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1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size. We salvaged a number of well made display cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia.

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Vintage 1950s Latvian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size. We salvaged a number of well made display cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia.

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Vintage 1950s Latvian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech

Art Deco Display Case with Curved Glass by Lena (Small)
Art Deco Display Case with Curved Glass by Lena (Small)

Art Deco Display Case with Curved Glass by Lena (Small)

Located in New York, NY

This art deco era display cabinet, circa 1930, was made in Paris by LENA at 160 Rue Oberkampf.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Small Late Georgian Display Case with Glass Shelves. Now Electrified
Small Late Georgian Display Case with Glass Shelves. Now Electrified

Small Late Georgian Display Case with Glass Shelves. Now Electrified

Located in San Francisco, CA

The interior is lined in fabric and has 2 glass shelves. The case rests on small bracket feet. CIrca 1820. Now electrified.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Small Georgian Display Cabinet
Small Georgian Display Cabinet

Small Georgian Display Cabinet

$1,295

H 28 in W 18 in D 14 in

Small Georgian Display Cabinet

Located in East Aurora, NY

An attractive small size Georgian Mahogany display cabinet with fixed shelves and a fitted fabric interior.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Frankl small  display cabinet
Paul Frankl small  display cabinet

Paul Frankl small display cabinet

$4,900

H 54 in W 40 in D 17 in

Paul Frankl small display cabinet

By Paul Frankl

Located in Westport, CT

Paul Frankl creme Cork Mahogany Display Cabinet

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Small walnut art deco display cabinet
Small walnut art deco display cabinet

Small walnut art deco display cabinet

$2,360

H 47.25 in W 28.35 in D 12.21 in

Small walnut art deco display cabinet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Small walnut art deco display cabinet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

George IV Display Cabinet of Small Size
George IV Display Cabinet of Small Size

George IV Display Cabinet of Small Size

$18,464

H 36 in W 48 in D 15 in

George IV Display Cabinet of Small Size

Located in London, GB

A George IV display cabinet of small proportions. Of breakfront form, constructed in goncalo alves, with brass inlays; rising from carved gadroon capped naturalistically carved a...

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Antique 19th Century English George IV Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions
Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

$1,750Sale Price|26% Off

H 54.5 in W 28 in D 13 in

Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany display cabinet, the shaped marble top with raised three quarter ormolu gallery, above glass sides and serpentine fronted door enclosing upholstered interior with two fixed ...

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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small antique French display cabinet from around 1910.
Small antique French display cabinet from around 1910.

Small antique French display cabinet from around 1910.

$1,947

H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in

Small antique French display cabinet from around 1910.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display cabinet from around 1910, France. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 146 cm / width 80 cm / depth 36 cm

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Marble

Small Wall Vitrine Gold Display with Antique Angels Collection
Small Wall Vitrine Gold Display with Antique Angels Collection

Small Wall Vitrine Gold Display with Antique Angels Collection

$784Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 20 in W 14 in D 6 in

Small Wall Vitrine Gold Display with Antique Angels Collection

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cute small wall vitrine display cabinet in gold with mirrored back and three shelves containing an antique Austrian Biedermeier collection of porcelain angels and figurines.

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Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small corner display cabinet in lacquered and gilded wood, Italy
Small corner display cabinet in lacquered and gilded wood, Italy

Small corner display cabinet in lacquered and gilded wood, Italy

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.34 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in

Small corner display cabinet in lacquered and gilded wood, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique and Small Corner Display Cabinet, made of lacquered and gilded wood. It has two doors with glass, the base and the top are in lacquered wood with a fake marble effect and the...

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20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Poplar

Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves
Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves

Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely walnut French provincial cabinet of small size, the arched moulded cornice with a charming carved design of potted flowers above a paneled glazed door with with a polished s...

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fab. Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. Style Small Display Cabinet
Fab. Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. Style Small Display Cabinet

Fab. Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. Style Small Display Cabinet

By George Hepplewhite

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This is a marvelous DIMINUTIVE Antique English superbly marquetry inlaid figured mahogany Edwardian Display Cabinet in the Hepplewhite style. This cabinet is profusely inlaid with r...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Inlaid Curio Display Cabinet
Vintage French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Inlaid Curio Display Cabinet

Vintage French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Inlaid Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Inlaid Curio Display Cabinet. Item fe...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Glazed Corner Cupboard, English, Wall Display Cabinet, Edwardian
Small Antique Glazed Corner Cupboard, English, Wall Display Cabinet, Edwardian

Small Antique Glazed Corner Cupboard, English, Wall Display Cabinet, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique glazed corner cupboard. An English, mahogany wall display cabinet, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Charming wall display piece, with fine colour ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Small Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Cupboard, Edwardian, 1910
Small Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Cupboard, Edwardian, 1910

Small Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Cupboard, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # 25923 This is a small antique corner cabinet. An English, glazed display cupboard, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightful display furniture with a pleas...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Small Antique Display Chest, Indian, Teak, Miniature Campaign Trunk, Victorian
Small Antique Display Chest, Indian, Teak, Miniature Campaign Trunk, Victorian

Small Antique Display Chest, Indian, Teak, Miniature Campaign Trunk, Victorian

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.47 in W 18.51 in D 9.06 in

Small Antique Display Chest, Indian, Teak, Miniature Campaign Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique shop display chest. An Indian, teak and brass miniature campaign trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A wonderfully miniaturised display ch...

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Early 20th Century Indian Late Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Small-Scale 19th Century French Display Vitrine, Glass Shelf, Fine Wood Grain
Small-Scale 19th Century French Display Vitrine, Glass Shelf, Fine Wood Grain

Small-Scale 19th Century French Display Vitrine, Glass Shelf, Fine Wood Grain

Located in Madrid, ES

"Cute" and decorative, this smaller-sized French Louis XVI style display vitrine has marquetry inlay details, original fabric interior with ribbon and floral designs and marble surfa...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Small Restored Art Deco Display Bookcase, Walnut and Glass, Czech, 1930s
Small Restored Art Deco Display Bookcase, Walnut and Glass, Czech, 1930s

Small Restored Art Deco Display Bookcase, Walnut and Glass, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco display bookcase Origin: Czech Material: Walnut and glass This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originated in France in the e...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Glass

Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand
Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand

Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand. Item features a nice small size, 3 tiers (no glass for shelves), rope design frame, tassel f...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (B)
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (B)

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (B). Item features a nice small size, 3 tiers, (no glass for shelves), rope design frame, tassel for...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A). Item features a nice small size, 3 tiers, (no glass for shelves), rope design frame, tassel fo...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands

A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands, each of rectangular form with a single glazed cupboard set on a base with two disguised frieze drawers flanking a la...

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Antique 1870s Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Small Antique Specimen Dome, English, Botany, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian
Small Antique Specimen Dome, English, Botany, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian

Small Antique Specimen Dome, English, Botany, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique specimen dome. An English, glass and pine botany or taxidermy display case, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Pine

Small Antique Bijouterie Table, English, Glass Display Case, Edwardian, C.1905
Small Antique Bijouterie Table, English, Glass Display Case, Edwardian, C.1905

Small Antique Bijouterie Table, English, Glass Display Case, Edwardian, C.1905

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique bijouterie table. An English, mahogany and glass display case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Small antique bookcase
Small antique bookcase

Small antique bookcase

$2,420

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in

Small antique bookcase

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful small 2-door bookcase/display case in walnut. Completely in original condition.

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Crystal Jugs 1960s
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Crystal Jugs 1960s

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Crystal Jugs 1960s

$342 / set

H 7.49 in W 9.26 in D 5.52 in

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Crystal Jugs 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Family items, they were purchased in 1960 and always placed in the dining room display case. Intact, small signs of the time. We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DHL, ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top

Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top

By Maison Jansen

Located in Berlin, BE

The sliding glass top allows the coffee table to be used as a display case for small objects or coffee table books.

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Taxidermy Wall Decoration Collection of 3 Butterflies, Spain, 1950s
Taxidermy Wall Decoration Collection of 3 Butterflies, Spain, 1950s

Taxidermy Wall Decoration Collection of 3 Butterflies, Spain, 1950s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Vintage butterfly taxidermy is elegantly displayed in small rounded glass cases, surrounded by neatly folded wooden sticks, shaped into a delicate round form.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Small Display Case Attributed to Knoll
Small Display Case Attributed to Knoll

Small Display Case Attributed to Knoll

Unavailable

H 15 in W 15 in D 6 in

Small Display Case Attributed to Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Bronx, NY

Sample display case in mahogany, possibly showroom display case for clients for a Preview of their product purchase. this item is now on sale for a clearance price.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Vintage desk  Neo-Renaissance  1950  Walnut
Vintage desk  Neo-Renaissance  1950  Walnut

Vintage desk Neo-Renaissance 1950 Walnut

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 62.6 in D 31.5 in

Vintage desk Neo-Renaissance 1950 Walnut

Located in Würzburg, DE

Additionally, it features a small display case, perfect for showcasing select items or storing essentials.

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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Desks

Materials

Walnut

Humidified Guitar Display Case - Small Habitat Humidified Cabinet
Humidified Guitar Display Case - Small Habitat Humidified Cabinet

Humidified Guitar Display Case - Small Habitat Humidified Cabinet

Located in Perkasie, PA

The Guitar Habitat is a handcrafted solid wood cabinet and guitar humidor designed to display acoustic and electric guitars in an easily accessible & elegant five-guitar display. Thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small French Display Cabinet
Small French Display Cabinet

Small French Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 23.25 in D 19.25 in

Small French Display Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Small pine cabinet would be perfect for display on a table top. It features a single shelf and a locking glass door.

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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Biedermeier Small Curio/Display Cabinet
Biedermeier Small Curio/Display Cabinet

Biedermeier Small Curio/Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 26 in W 19 in D 9 in

Biedermeier Small Curio/Display Cabinet

Located in Midlothian, VA

Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Small Display Cabinet with Original Shelves and Mirrored Back.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vitrines

Small Bookcase or Display Cabinet in Goncalo Alves
Small Bookcase or Display Cabinet in Goncalo Alves

Small Bookcase or Display Cabinet in Goncalo Alves

Unavailable

H 47.84 in W 40.56 in D 13.39 in

Small Bookcase or Display Cabinet in Goncalo Alves

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. The elaborate beading to the underside of the top and doors is a typical Gillows detail. Goncalo Alves, a tropical wood, was used by G...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Antique Small Adjustable Beech Bookcase Display Shelves, circa 1920
Antique Small Adjustable Beech Bookcase Display Shelves, circa 1920

Antique Small Adjustable Beech Bookcase Display Shelves, circa 1920

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique beech, circa 1920 small bookcase with adjustable shelves. Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose joints. No woodworm. Would look amazing in the right location. Nice lig...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Display Cabinet
Display Cabinet

Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

Display Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th Century French Painted Display Case of Small Proportions.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest
Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest

Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest

Located in London, GB

A fantastic small Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers or display cabinet. Dates to the last quarter of the 18th century or very early 19th century. Serpentine shaped front...

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Antique 1790s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Gilt Metal Mounted Small Display Case
Rosewood Gilt Metal Mounted Small Display Case

Rosewood Gilt Metal Mounted Small Display Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality English rosewood gilt metal mounted small hanging display case, the beveled glass front framed with a metal beaded edge and a further gadrooned edge, the interior upho...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Antique Display Case, circa 1900-1920
Antique Display Case, circa 1900-1920

Antique Display Case, circa 1900-1920

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H 13.5 in W 13 in D 6 in

Antique Display Case, circa 1900-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: An antique small display case with all original glass, mirror and latch.

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI Marquetry Vitrine
Antique Louis XVI Marquetry Vitrine

Antique Louis XVI Marquetry Vitrine

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H 67.5 in W 29 in D 15.5 in

Antique Louis XVI Marquetry Vitrine

Located in Dallas, TX

Using exotic imported mahogany, the Parisian artisans who created this small display case, called a vitrine in France, carefully oriented the grain patterns and emphasized the casewo...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

20th Century Enlish Oak Haberdashery Counter / Sideboard, C.1920
20th Century Enlish Oak Haberdashery Counter / Sideboard, C.1920

20th Century Enlish Oak Haberdashery Counter / Sideboard, C.1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

In the front of the counter is a small display case with sliding glass doors. This counter was used in an English department store for gloves, scarves and small accessories, c. 1920.

Category

20th Century British Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Small Display Shelf
Small Display Shelf

Small Display Shelf

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H 34.5 in W 27.75 in D 11 in

Small Display Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

Typical of Central European Art Deco design, this set of shelves is simple, bold and highly polished.

Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1970's HENREDON Scene Two Olive Burl Bar Sideboard Credenza TV Table
1970's HENREDON Scene Two Olive Burl Bar Sideboard Credenza TV Table

1970's HENREDON Scene Two Olive Burl Bar Sideboard Credenza TV Table

By Henredon

Located in Lake Worth, FL

We also have the matching Henredon Scene Two small display case listed separately. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL FROM SELLER, where you can see them and follow us to...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Burl

Small Bow Front Display Cabinet
Small Bow Front Display Cabinet

Small Bow Front Display Cabinet

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H 25.6 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in

Small Bow Front Display Cabinet

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Small antique bow front display case. 2 adjustable glass shelves.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Small Hungarian Display Shelf
Small Hungarian Display Shelf

Small Hungarian Display Shelf

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H 42 in W 43.5 in D 12 in

Small Hungarian Display Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

A small display shelf from Hungary made from maple and black lacquer, circa 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Small Oak Display Cabinet
Small Oak Display Cabinet

Small Oak Display Cabinet

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H 29.9 in W 22.4 in D 14.5 in

Small Oak Display Cabinet

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful small oak display cabinet with two doors and two shelves. In completely original condition Beautiful warm weathered oak color. Origin: England Period: circa 1920 S...

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Vintage 1910s British Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Small Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Small Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Small Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

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H 54.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

Small Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusually small, English Edwardian single-door display cabinet, with two shelves and raised on square tapering legs, circa 1910.   

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Small Mahogany Display Cabinet
Small Mahogany Display Cabinet

Small Mahogany Display Cabinet

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H 25.79 in W 15.95 in D 15.16 in

Small Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful little mahogany display, in good and original condition. Original glass. Equipped with 1 glass shelf. Really nice size. Origin: England Period: circa 1900 Size: 38...

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Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Small Glazed Oak Display Cupboard
Small Glazed Oak Display Cupboard

Small Glazed Oak Display Cupboard

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H 82 in W 42 in D 18.5 in

Small Glazed Oak Display Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small and unusual glazed oak display cupboard. Very good colour, 1830. Dimensions: 42 inches (107 cms) wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) deep 82 inches (208 cms) high.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Inlaid Small Display Cabinet
Edwardian Inlaid Small Display Cabinet

Edwardian Inlaid Small Display Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany small free standing display cabinet, the square top above single short inlaid draw,to the glazed door opening to reveal two glass shelves, raised...

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Vintage 1910s British Sheraton Vitrines

Small 19th Century Victorian Display Cabinet
Small 19th Century Victorian Display Cabinet

Small 19th Century Victorian Display Cabinet

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H 26.78 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in

Small 19th Century Victorian Display Cabinet

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Good little Victorian mahogany display cabinet of particularly beautiful quality. Marble bottom. Doors are provided with dust rebates on all sides. 1 glass shelf. Origin: England ...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Vintage Glass Display Case, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Glass Display Case, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Glass Display Case, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This small vintage glass display case features a black wooden frame and back, offering a simple yet understated design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small 19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet
Small 19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet

Small 19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet

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H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in

Small 19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful small antique mahogany display case in perfect condition.

Category

Antique 1890s British Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Single Door Display Cabinet of Small Proportions
Single Door Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Single Door Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut display cabinet, the marble top with raised three quarter ormolu gallery Above glass sides and bow fronted door enclosing two glazed shelves, all raised on elegantly curved le...

Category

Early 20th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet
Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet

Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet

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H 28.75 in W 20.75 in D 4.25 in

Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 19th century small Black Forest display cabinet, circa 1890. Good quality small display hanging display cabinet made from linden wood, with silver gilt elements. Single glaze...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century Empire Style Small Curio Display Cabinet
20th Century Empire Style Small Curio Display Cabinet

20th Century Empire Style Small Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful mahogany wood 1970s small Curio cabinet glass shelves. The curio cabinet features three adjustable glass shelving resting on four tapered feet. Well kept condition. No dama...

Category

Vintage 1970s Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unusual Small Antique Quality Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet
Unusual Small Antique Quality Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

Unusual Small Antique Quality Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual small Antique Victorian quality mahogany marquetry inlaid display cabinet having a quality beautiful mahogany marquetry inlaid top with a moulded edge above two glazed mahoga...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Other

Restored Biedermeier Small Display Cabinet, Cherry Wood, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Restored Biedermeier Small Display Cabinet, Cherry Wood, Polish, Czech, 1850s

Restored Biedermeier Small Display Cabinet, Cherry Wood, Polish, Czech, 1850s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant small Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-19th century. It is made of solid wood with cherry veneer and features ebonized columns and deco...

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Antique 1850s Czech Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Late 19th Century Single Door Display Cabinet of Small Proportions
Late 19th Century Single Door Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Late 19th Century Single Door Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany display cabinet, having marble top with raised three quarter ormolu gallery, above glass sides and bow fronted door enclosing two glazed shelves, all raised on elegant c...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Small display cabinet in rosewood made in Sweden, 1960s
Small display cabinet in rosewood made in Sweden, 1960s

Small display cabinet in rosewood made in Sweden, 1960s

Located in Hägersten, SE

Small display cabinet or vitrine made in Sweden during the 1960s. Made from rosewood, glass and brass. Very good vintage condition with minor signs of usage and patina. Sliding door ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Small Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Style Cabinet Bookcase Display
Small Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Style Cabinet Bookcase Display

Small Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Style Cabinet Bookcase Display

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, another unique antique carved oak French cabinet with outstanding features and a stunning silhouette~ ~Carvings and trim from top to bottom, just look at the spi...

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Small Empire Style Display Case Table
Small Empire Style Display Case Table

Small Empire Style Display Case Table

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H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in

Small Empire Style Display Case Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant display case, Denmark, circa 1920-1930. Glass on top and on all four sides. The case opens from the top. The base of the cabinet has a blue velvet liner. Dark green-blue (a...

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Vintage 1910s Danish Empire Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Display Stand, Wenge Wood Mini Shelf, Begonia Shape
Small Display Stand, Wenge Wood Mini Shelf, Begonia Shape

Small Display Stand, Wenge Wood Mini Shelf, Begonia Shape

Located in Somis, CA

A fine ji-chi-mu solid wenge wood stand for display of your miniature collections. Beautiful, elegant begonia shape. There are eight spaces of various heights and sizes to suit your ...

Category

2010s Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Small Wenge Wood Display Stand Mini Shelf Peach Shape
Small Wenge Wood Display Stand Mini Shelf Peach Shape

Small Wenge Wood Display Stand Mini Shelf Peach Shape

Located in Somis, CA

A fine ji-chi-mu solid wenge wood Stand for display of your miniature collections. Beautiful, elegant peach shape. There are eight spaces of various heights and sizes to suit your li...

Category

2010s Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Victorian Style Oak Wood & Stained Glass Small Display Curio Cabinet
Vintage Victorian Style Oak Wood & Stained Glass Small Display Curio Cabinet

Vintage Victorian Style Oak Wood & Stained Glass Small Display Curio Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Victorian Style Oak Wood & Stained Glass Small Display Curio Cabinet. Item features beautiful oak wood construction, lighted interior, stained glass panel, and 2 glass interi...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet
Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet

Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco small half round demilune walnut Curio display cabinet. Item features mirrored backing, half round demilune form, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, working lock an...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet
Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet

Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco small half round demilune walnut Curio display cabinet. Item features mirrored backing, half round demilune form, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, working lock an...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Dutch antique Amsterdam school wall cabinet / display cabinet 1930 Oak small
Dutch antique Amsterdam school wall cabinet / display cabinet 1930 Oak small

Dutch antique Amsterdam school wall cabinet / display cabinet 1930 Oak small

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous Dutch antique wall cabinet made in 1930 in the Amsterdam school art deco design style. Marvellous European oak wood with coromandel wood accents. It can be easily hung on yo...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century Display Cabinet, Small Bookcase, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1835
19th Century Display Cabinet, Small Bookcase, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1835

19th Century Display Cabinet, Small Bookcase, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1835

Located in Greven, DE

Antique, three-sided glazed Biedermeier display case, mahogany veneer Berlin / Brandenburg Mahogany Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 163 x 80 x 43 cm Descrip...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Small Scale English Mahogany Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves for Display
Small Scale English Mahogany Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves for Display

Small Scale English Mahogany Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves for Display

Located in Charleston, SC

Small scale English mahogany bookcase with adjustable shelves for display. One drawer in bottom. Mahogany construction with locking door.

Category

Antique 1820s European Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Painted Curio Display Cabinet
Antique French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Painted Curio Display Cabinet

Antique French Louis XV Style Small Bowed Glass Painted Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV style small bowed glass painted curio display cabinet. Item features (3) bowed glass panels, hand painted scene to front and sides, lighted interior, working ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Arts & Crafts Adirondack Small Wood Tree Branch Rustic Bookcase Display Shelf
Arts & Crafts Adirondack Small Wood Tree Branch Rustic Bookcase Display Shelf

Arts & Crafts Adirondack Small Wood Tree Branch Rustic Bookcase Display Shelf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arts & Crafts Adirondack small wooden tree branch Rustic bookcase display shelf. Item features nice small size, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nicely carved details, great ...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Turned Leg Three Shelf Small Wooden Etagere / Display Shelf
English Victorian Turned Leg Three Shelf Small Wooden Etagere / Display Shelf

English Victorian Turned Leg Three Shelf Small Wooden Etagere / Display Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian (19th century) three-tier etagere / display shelf with three wooden rectangular shelves with low wooden galleries around three sides, supported at each corner by tu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase

Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase

By Maddox Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Maddox Queen Anne cherry small secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features solid wood construction, nice smaller size, beautiful wood grain, 2 part construction, lig...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Small French Black Lacquered Art Deco Sideboard with Mirrored Display Cabinet
Small French Black Lacquered Art Deco Sideboard with Mirrored Display Cabinet

Small French Black Lacquered Art Deco Sideboard with Mirrored Display Cabinet

Located in Salzburg, AT

French Art Deco sideboard with highgloss black finish and nickelded metal details in attractive small size. The base of the furniture is out of solid oak representing firm workmanshi...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Nickel

Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase

Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut 2 Door Small Corner Curio Display Cabinet
Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut 2 Door Small Corner Curio Display Cabinet

Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut 2 Door Small Corner Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut 2 Door Small Corner Curio Display Cabinet. Item features 3 glass shelves, beautiful wood grain, shapely cabriole legs, very nice antique small cor...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Small Antique English Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920s
Small Antique English Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920s

Small Antique English Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920s

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Freestanding Display Shelf, Cabinet or Bookcase ~~c. 1920s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique collectibles or use as a bookcase~~top surfac...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut Zebra Wood Small Glass Curio Display Cabinet
Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut Zebra Wood Small Glass Curio Display Cabinet

Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut Zebra Wood Small Glass Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique German Art Deco burl walnut zebra wood small glass curio display cabinet. Item features beautiful wood grain, working lock and key, shapely Queen Anne legs, very nice antique...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique display counter
Antique display counter

Antique display counter

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Antique display counter

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful small antique counter / display case with 12 drawers in beech wood, counter is in perfect and completely original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Vitrines

Materials

Beech

Small Antique Display Case, English, Glass, Taxidermy Dome, Victorian, C.1900
Small Antique Display Case, English, Glass, Taxidermy Dome, Victorian, C.1900

Small Antique Display Case, English, Glass, Taxidermy Dome, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique display case. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy dome, dating to the late Victoria period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian modern welded glass and mirror display with three shelves, 1980s
Italian modern welded glass and mirror display with three shelves, 1980s

Italian modern welded glass and mirror display with three shelves, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern welded glass and mirror display with three shelves, 1980s Small transparent glass display case with mirrored background.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

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Rustic Belgian Wooden Crate

Rustic Belgian Wooden Crate

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H 25.6 in W 47.2 in D 16.9 in

Rustic Belgian Wooden Crate

Located in High Point, NC

From Belgium, circa 1920, natural finish and rustic texture make these small compartments a handy display case or storage unit at 23” high.

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Shelves

Materials

Wood

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Sideboard from the School of Turin Carlo Mollino

Sideboard from the School of Turin Carlo Mollino

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H 37.41 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in

Sideboard from the School of Turin Carlo Mollino

By Carlo Mollino

Located in bari, IT

Early 1950s Italian sideboard, light oak wood frame composed of two side doors with related drawers a small central display case and a bar compartment .

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Travelling Sample Case, Edwardian circa 1910
Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Travelling Sample Case, Edwardian circa 1910

Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Travelling Sample Case, Edwardian circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delightfully small travel case Displays a desirable aged patina Leather in good condition throughout Dressed with a sliding clasp with working lock — key present Broad carry ha...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

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Located in Traversetolo, IT

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Located in Copenhagen K, DK

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Located in Regensburg, DE

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Located in New York, NY

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circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

$13,915

H 42.4 in W 96 in D 31 in

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

Located in Dekalb, IL

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$85,000 / set

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By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Douglas Manor, NY

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Small Display Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small display case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small display case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a small display case — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A small display case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made small display case has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Frankl and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Small Display Case?

Prices for a small display case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,650.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Small Display Case
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.

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